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Shannen Doherty's final Instagram post leaves fans 'devastated': 'Fought hard'
"For the first time in a couple months probably, I feel hopeful," Shannen shared in her final Instagram post.
Shannen Doherty's final Instagram post painted a 'hopeful' picture for the star, who sadly died at the age of 53 after losing her cancer battle on July 13. The Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed star's publicist Leslie Sloane shared the news in a statement to PEOPLE on Sunday night (Australian time).
"It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease," Leslie told the publication.
"The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace."
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Shannen was first diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and underwent eight rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, as well as a single mastectomy, before entering remission in 2017. However, she announced in February 2020 that her cancer had returned and was in stage four.
In June 2023, Shannen shared with her fans that her breast cancer had spread to her brain. She said at the time that she was "trying to be brave" but felt "petrified".
Shannen's final Instagram post
On June 26, Shannen shared her final Instagram post, which has taken on new meaning following her death. In the video, which was a clip from her Let's Be Clear podcast, the star speaks about feeling "hopeful" about her cancer battle.
"I have no idea how long I'm going to be on the chemo for, I have no idea if it's going to be three months, or if it's going to be six months or if after three months it's not working if we're going to change again," she shared. "Like, I don't really – that's not something that I can predict, it's not something my doctors can predict and it's scary, it's like a big wake up call."
She continued, "At the same time, I've gotta say, there is some positivity there, and the positivity is that, because my molecular structure of my cancer cells changed recently, it means that there's a lot more protocols for me to try. So, you know, for the first time in a couple months probably, I feel hopeful.
"Because there are so many more protocols now, whereas before I was hopeful, but I was still getting prepared."
Fans react to Shannen's heartbreaking post
Fans shared their heartbreak over the loss of the Charmed star, with one fan writing, "RIP You will be greatly missed. You fought hard."
"I can't believe you're not here anymore," another said. "A piece of my childhood has died with you. May your soul find peace.'
"I’m so hurt & devastated. She was such a big part of my life from the first episode of Charmed I watched as a kid until now at the age of 27," a third Charmed fan shared. "You have influenced me in the best way, not only through the character of Prue but as Shannen. You were such a beacon of light & strength and I hope you're at peace now. RIP forever Prue Halliwell."
"You were my inspiration during my fight with cancer," someone else wrote. "You showed me how to be strong and positive while fighting the unfair enemy. You showed me how to be strong in front of my loved ones. RIP beautiful, brave soul. One day, women won’t be dying from breast cancer."
"Rest in peace ❤️ I can’t believe it I can’t stop crying," another fan added.
"You did so much for the breast cancer community. Thank you for living your life and passions out loud," one thankful fan wrote. "You opened my eyes and lightened my load. Rest in peace and power."
"I hope Luke is waiting for you on the other side... 🕊️🕊️🕊️," a Beverly Hills, 90210 fan wrote, referencing the late Luke Perry, who also starred in the show and sadly died in 2019 at the age of 52.
"The thing with cancer is that the final decline is so fast. I really thought she was doing OK," another fan said. "I saw her last podcast and she spoke about being hopeful....Then all of a sudden the cancer took over and it was such a fast and shocking decline."
"I’m absolutely gutted 💔 rest in peace now you brave and beautiful soul 🕊️," someone else added.
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